Cost of living comparison
Minnesota is 0.8% more expensive than Alaska.
- Restaurants
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pay 14.0% less in Minnesota
- Groceries
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pay 16.3% less in Minnesota
- Transportation
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pay 7.6% more in Minnesota
- Housing
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pay 27.1% less in Minnesota
- Childcare
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pay 77.2% more in Minnesota
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.2% less in Minnesota
- Clothing
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pay 5.9% less in Minnesota
The cost of childcare and transportation in Minnesota are more expensive than in Alaska. Expenses including housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Minnesota. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Minnesota.
If you lived in Minnesota instead of Alaska, you would:
pay 14.0% less for restaurants
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.50
|
$17.25
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.71
|
$10.44
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
|
$2.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.03
|
$1.99
|
|
pay 16.3% less for groceries
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.74
|
$3.24
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.90
|
$4.95
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.55
|
$3.64
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.69
|
$3.38
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.20
|
$5.83
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.35
|
$2.46
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
|
$0.84
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.54
|
$2.36
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.93
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.40
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.48
|
|
pay 7.6% more for transportation
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
|
$3.27
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.67
|
$75.17
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,113.17
|
$32,650.12
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.54
|
$15.25
|
|
pay 27.1% less for housing
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$122.81
|
$66.32
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,483.44
|
$1,195.42
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,298.81
|
$1,106.51
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.96
|
$119.54
|
|
pay 77.2% more for childcare
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$943.88
|
$1,324.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,350.00
|
$22,140.67
|
|
pay 16.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.04
|
$5.62
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.94
|
$5.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.02
|
$9.80
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$105.42
|
$48.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.32
|
$13.28
|
|
pay 5.9% less for clothing
|
Alaska
|
Minnesota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$54.68
|
$52.74
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.00
|
$47.94
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.93
|
$84.66
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.00
|
$103.00
|
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